Tea ceremony
WordNet
noun
(1) An ancient ritual for preparing and serving and drinking tea
WiktionaryText
Noun
- Japanese tea ceremony, a detailed ritual in Japan for preparing, serving and drinking green tea, seen as an expression of Zen Buddhism.
- Tea ceremony and rituals in other Asian cultures, which are varied, and very different from Japanese ceremonies.
Usage notes
In English, Japanese tea ceremonies are the most known, so the term generally refers to Japanese tea rituals, if unqualified.